The following resources have been selected by PA AAP, its Breastfeeding Programs and provider network to assist families and practitioners in learning more about and mitigating the effects of the infant formula shortage.  

• General Information:
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): "Information for Families During the Formula Shortage"

• Formula Supply:
  • From PA AAP & First Food Program: "Addressing the Formula Shortage"
  • From PA WIC: WIC Clinic Locator
    • Also, see this statement from PA WIC on 5/27/22
  • From HealthyChildren.org: "With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can't find any?"
  • From HealthyChildren.org: "Why are we seeing baby formula brands on the shelves from companies I haven’t heard of before?"​
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: "Baby Formula Shortage Social Media Toolkit"

 

• Breastfeeding & Relactation: 
  • From the CDC: "Supporting Families with Relactation" 
  • From the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: "Low Milk Supply" 
  • From KellyMom.com: "Increasing Low Milk Supply"
  • From the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM): "ABM Statement on Shortage of Breastmilk Substitutes"